Compactible wagon

Abstract

Compactible wagons are provided having at least two operational configurations. The compactible wagon has a first unfolded configuration where the first and second set of wheels are spaced apart by a horizontal platform, and where the wagon has one or more sidewalls, and at least a second compacted configuration where the horizontal platform is folded into a vertical configuration and the first and second set of wheels are disposed next to each other. The compactible wagon can have one or more additional configurations, including at least an unfolded configuration without sidewalls and / or an extended configuration where one or more of the sidewall are disposed to extend the surface area of the horizontal platform of the wagon. Many different rigid and flexible sidewalls may be used with the wagon.

Description

PRIORITY STATEMENT[0001]The present application claims priority to U.S. Provisional App. No. 62 / 321,885, filed Apr. 13, 2016, and U.S. Provisional App. No. 62 / 359,089, filed Jul. 6, 2016, the disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to compactible wagons, and more particularly to compactible wagons having foldable sidewalls.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Compactible wagons, i.e., wagons that can be folded and unfolded between open and collapsed configurations are well-known. However, the frames of such folding wagons tend to be relatively complex to operate. Specifically, most such compactible wagons rely on many rigid elements that bridge the foldable sections, and which severely limit the possible configurations of the wagon, i.e., providing only one folded and one unfolded configuration. In addition, most compactible wagons do not have the option of incorporating solid side walls, either relying on frame...

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Benefits of technology

The patent is for a platform that has two support walls that can pivot about a vertical axis. These walls can be moved between a position where they touch the upper surface of the platform, a position where they are aligned vertically, and a position where they are within the platform's horizontal plane. This allows the platform to be extended horizontally when needed. The technical effect of this is that it provides a versatile and expandable platform for various applications.

Problems solved by technology

However, the frames of such folding wagons tend to be relatively complex to operate.

Specifically, most such compactible wagons rely on many rigid elements that bridge the foldable sections, and which severely limit the possible configurations of the wagon, i.e., providing only one folded and one unfolded configuration.

In addition, most compactible wagons do not have the option of incorporating solid side walls, either relying on frame elements to contain goods disposed within, or providing soft cloth sidewalls that are unsuitable for hauling many types of loads.

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